Factfile Honda CB600F Hornet

• Engine: liquid-cooled four-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline four. Displacement 599.3cc. Maximum power output 57kW/10,500 rpm

Engine:liquid-cooled four-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline four. Displacement 599.3cc. Maximum power output 57kW/10,500 rpm. Maximum torque 59Nm at 8,250rpm.

Fuel:electronic fuel injection; 20 litres

Clutch:wet, multiplate with coil springs

Transmission:six-speed through O-ring sealed chain

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Dimensions:wheelbase 1,490mm, seat height 785mm, ground clearance 130mm, weight 213kg, max carrying capacity 195kg

Suspension:front 41mm telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel, rear monoshock damper with seven-step adjustable preload, 125mm axle travel

Tyres:front 120/70, rear160/60

Brakes:front 296 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with dual-piston callipers, rear 240 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, optional ABS

Price:€9,399 on the road for the ABS version. Contact Two Wheels, 01-4602111. Test bike from Belfast Honda